Overview

• Washington improved to 3-0 in the preseason with a 3-2 shootout win in Newark, sealed by Andrew Cristall after five rounds.
• Graeme Clarke and Ryan Leonard scored for the Capitals in regulation, while Nico Hischier and Shane Lachance answered on New Jersey power plays.
• Charlie Lindgren turned aside 19 of 21 shots for Washington, including a key stop on a Jack Hughes–Jesper Bratt 2‑on‑0.
• In New Jersey’s split-squad game in Quebec City, the Devils fell 2-0 to the Senators despite Georgi Romanov making 30 saves on 31 shots.
• Alex Ovechkin remained out as he rehabs a lower-body issue, with coach Spencer Carbery aiming to play him in two preseason games before Opening Night.